Wazakura Japan Bonsai Blog

In the mid-18th century, amidst the economic shifts and social transformations in Japan, a wealthy merchant embarked on a journey that would l...

The art of bonsai, cultivating miniature trees in pots, comes from a rich and fascinating history. This practice -or art- combines patience, crea...

Ikebana and Interior Design: Harmonizing Nature and Space, lessons through floral arranging. Before talking about Ikebana, let's quickly approach...

 What are these legendary six ancient Kilns you wonder ? Let's take you with us through Japanese history and art of pottery. HISTORY OF THE SIX AN...

In the heart of Japanese culture lies the principle of wabi-sabi, a philosophy celebrating beauty in imperfection, transience, and simplicity. This...

Today, I'll discuss the life changes that occurred after I started learning bonsai. I didn't give it much thought, but as I got into bonsai, I natu...

In exploring ikebana's ecological character, several reasons highlight its inherent eco-friendliness. While these are all valid, there's a broader ...

Hello everyone,Many nature enthusiasts begin their journey with gardening and bonsai before venturing into water stones and wild plants. The world ...

In ikebana's early days, simplicity was key. Practitioners aimed to accentuate each flower's intrinsic beauty and used rudimentary tools like sand ...

The origins of ikebana can be traced back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan via the Silk Road between the 6th and 8th centuries.  An early ...

Ikebana is often translated as Japanese Flower Arranging, but I have mixed feelings about that translation. Ikebana is so much more flower arrangi...

The butterfly handle bonsai scissors are the traditional bonsai scissors per excellence. Their design offers a unique blend of aesthetics and funct...